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Here are some reasons to update an existing display driver:
Confirm compatibility and functionality with a newly installed graphics card
Support a newly installed software i.e.; 3D games, design/productivity applications, and
plug-ins
Obtain bug fixes, new features, and performance improvements.
NOTE: Updating the graphics driver is not required even though a newer version is
available. If there are no issues with the performance of your system, software, and graphics
hardware, then updating the graphics driver is not recommended.
Now that the reasons to install/reinstall or update a graphics driver have been covered. Let us
explore the available methods for locating a compatible driver on the AMD website and
understand when and why to use each method.
Locating a Driver
There are currently two methods for locating a compatible graphics driver, both will be covered
in more detail below, they are:
1.
AMD Driver Autodetect Tool
2.
AMD Driver Download Page
NOTE: AMD also provides drivers for other non-graphics products it designs such as: RAID,
motherboard chipsets, and audio. Although drivers for these products are available for download
from the AMD website, the installation and configuration support is provided by the system
vendor or motherboard manufacturer. For a list of AMD Partners and their corresponding
websites, refer to KB article:
AMD Driver Autodetect Tool
The Autodetect tool is a small application that does not need to be installed. It is the
recommended method for installing or updating the graphics driver. The tool is designed to
provide only the latest official AMD Catalyst™ graphics driver.
The tool is designed to detect the model of the AMD graphics card and the version of the
Microsoft® Windows operating system installed in your computer. If a new driver is available,
the tool is designed to help you download it. After a successful download of the driver, the tool
will provide you an option to install it.
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